At just 20,200 gross tons, it's less than a third the size of the Crystal Serenity, and it holds barely a fifth as many passengers (200 versus 980). At 68,870 gross tons and 51,044 gross tons, respectively, the line's two main ocean ships (Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony) are among the biggest luxury ships in the market, and they're filled with an unusually broad array of onboard venues including multiple restaurants, bars and showrooms.Ĭrystal Endeavor, by contrast, is much smaller - and offers fewer venues (though maybe not as few as you might think). (Photo by Gene Sloan/The Points Guy)Īmong luxury cruise operators, Crystal has long been known for vessels that are relatively large. The top deck of Crystal Endeavor offers a lounge area that doubles as an observation deck. It's a true expedition ship - a vessel specifically designed to take travelers to the most off-the-beaten-path parts of the world, including the ultimate playgrounds for small expedition ships: Antarctica and the Arctic. The line also until recently operated a single, 62-passenger yacht.īut Crystal Endeavor is something different. Until now, Crystal has been known for traditional luxury cruise ships that include two ocean-going vessels that carry 980 and 848 passengers, respectively, and five small river ships based in Europe. The 200-passenger vessel is Miami-based Crystal's first entrant into the market for expedition cruises - the increasingly-in-demand type of cruises that involve travel to remote, hard-to-reach places on small, hardy ships.Īs I'm seeing this week in an exclusive first look at the vessel, it's like nothing the line has operated before.įor more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter The recent unveiling of Crystal Endeavor - the new luxury expedition ship from Crystal Cruises - marks a major turning point for the line, which many industry watchers consider the ultimate luxury cruise brand.
Call it one of the biggest stories in luxury cruising in years.
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